The NFL is constantly evolving, especially when it comes to bringing the game of football to other countries. The league has expanded its International Series significantly since it began in 2007 with one London game each season until 2011. Since then, the program has increased to multiple regular-season games in multiple locations. This season, there will be six international games: …
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Agent’s Take: How Trevor Lawrence contract impacts Dak Prescott, Jordan Love, Tua Tagovailoa and NFL QB market
The Jacksonville Jaguars just put quarterback Trevor Lawrence at the top of the NFL pay scale. Lawrence and the Jaguars agreed to a five-year, $275 million contract extension last week worth up to $282.5 million through incentives. The deal has $200 million in guarantees, of which $142 million is fully guaranteed at signing. Lawrence, who had two years remaining on …
Read More »Calais Campbell: I thought about retiring, but not for very long
Defensive lineman Calais Campbell completed his 16th pro season with the Falcons last year, starting every game for the NFC South franchise. Turning 38 on Sept. 1, Campbell could have called it a career. But instead, he elected to sign with the Dolphins for season No. 17. “I thought about [retiring],” Campell said in a video conference this week, via …
Read More »Kittle reveals massive weight loss after 49ers’ Super Bowl defeat
Kittle reveals massive weight loss after 49ers’ Super Bowl defeat originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area George Kittle dealt with plenty of emotional recovery after the 49ers’ heart-wrenching Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in February. But more than that, the notoriously physical Kittle had to rehab several injuries this offseason — a fractured rib, issues …
Read More »Packers’ Nixon ‘sick’ of hearing from ‘annoying’ Deebo, 49ers
Packers’ Nixon ‘sick’ of hearing from ‘annoying’ Deebo, 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s safe to say the Green Bay Packers are looking forward to a rematch against the 49ers. San Francisco will travel to Green Bay in Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season for the first matchup between the two teams since the 49ers’ triumphant …
Read More »What Trevor Lawrence’s extension means for Jaguars’ contention in 2024 and beyond
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Trevor Lawrence’s new mega deal can raise eyebrows at first glance. Despite a league-leading 60 turnovers since entering the league in 2021, a middling 85.0 passer rating, a 20-30 regular season record and just one playoff victory, Lawrence secured a five-year, $275 million extension from the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. It ties him with the …
Read More »20 candidates to become first-time Pro Bowlers, plus NFL’s Comeback Player award gets update
Happy midweek, everyone! John Breech is basking in the summer sun, so you’ve got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver all the latest from around the NFL, right here in the Pick Six newsletter. Be sure to subscribe right here, to ensure you never miss a daily dose of NFL updates. And keep on reading for everything from a look at …
Read More »NFL Comeback Player of the Year best bets: Identifying top options amid new criteria
For gamblers, fans, and especially voters alike, one of the more puzzling awards the NFL hands out every season is Comeback Player of the Year. Specifically, it’s been unclear — up until recently — who exactly this award is supposed to be aimed at. Most would look at it as it’s for a player who has worked his way back …
Read More »NHL trade grades: Jacob Markstrom heads to the Devils
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 19, 2024, 02:00 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Below-average goaltending held the New Jersey Devils back in 2023-24. So it was clear that upgrading at the position was a top priority this offseason. Their trade with the Calgary Flames for Jacob Markstrom has checked that box. The Devils sent defenseman Kevin Bahl and …
Read More »Travis Kelce doesn’t care about error on Chiefs’ Super Bowl ring: ‘We didn’t give a f—‘ about Dolphins seed
There was an error on the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl championship rings, which were handed out to the champions last week. Travis Kelce admitted the flaw, and just doesn’t care. On the New Heights podcast, Jason Kelce pointed out that the Dolphins are the No. 7 seed on the ring (Miami was actually the No. 6 seed), which prompted Travis …
Read More »Dan Rooney: Steelers would love to play in Ireland, are working with the NFL on it
The Steelers want to play in Ireland. Dan Rooney, whose family owns the team and who serves as director of business development and strategy for the Steelers, told the BBC that a game in Ireland is a real possibility. “It’s been a goal from the start, being able to pursue an opportunity to play a live game in front of …
Read More »Devils land goalie Jacob Markstrom in trade with Flames
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJun 19, 2024, 12:58 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The New Jersey Devils acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames for defenseman Kevin Bahl and a top-10-protected first-round draft pick in 2025, it was announced Wednesday. Calgary will also retain 31.25% of Markstrom’s salary in the deal. Markstrom waived …
Read More »Commanders aren’t rushing to name Jayden Daniels the starter. That doesn’t mean Daniels hasn’t already started working like one
Jayden Daniels is processing the Commanders’ playbook ahead of schedule, head coach Dan Quinn said. (Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports) ASHBURN, Va. — Jayden Daniels watched as head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters approached him. Quinn opened his palm and told the Washington Commanders rookie quarterback: “We’ve got something for you.” Inside Quinn’s palm weren’t yet the proverbial keys …
Read More »The next Christian McCaffrey? Bijan Robinson eyes breakout with Falcons
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Two quotes from the Falcons’ offseason workouts have fans — both in Atlanta and all over fantasy football — excited about the potential of an even larger role for running back Bijan Robinson in his second NFL season. “I don’t know what the plan is,” Robinson said during the final week of OTA workouts. “But …
Read More »Some NFL owners discussing potential QB salary cap in wake of escalating market, per report
USATSI With every new quarterback contract in the NFL, more eyebrows are raised at the inevitability of record-setting dollar amounts at the position, with even inconsistent and relatively unproven signal-callers commanding historic hauls. The league is well aware of the situation, according to NFL Media, with some team owners privately discussing the possibility of a separate cap on quarterback salaries. …
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